Teacher of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing

University of Vermont Medical Center; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Competitive compensation

Job summary

The University of Vermont Medical Center is seeking a Teacher of the Deaf to support both regular and special education staff in adapting instructional strategies for students with hearing loss and to deliver direct instruction.

The TOD will also serve as a liaison with community agencies serving deaf and hard-of-hearing children and their families. On-site responsibilities require residency or reliable commuting to Bennington County, VT.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Licensed in Vermont within 90 days of hire with specialized training in deaf/hard of hearing education (Special Education, TOD endorsement or provisional endorsement).
• Three years' experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe, consult with, and assist regular and special education staff as they adapt classroom instructional strategies for students with varying degrees of hearing loss.
• Provide direct instruction and act as a liaison between the school and community agencies serving deaf or hard of hearing children and their families.

Education

Master's degree

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

An individual in this position shall observe, consult with, and assist special and regular education staff as they adapt classroom instructional strategies to accommodate students with varying degrees of hearing loss. The Teacher of the Deaf (TOD) shall also provide direct instruction and serve as a liaison between the school and various community agencies and professionals that provide services to deaf and hard of hearing children and their families.

We are currently seeking someone who resides in Bennington County, VT, or who can reliably commute for onsite responsibilities.

LOCATION RESTRICTION

Candidate must reside in Bennington County, VT, or be able to commute reliably for onsite responsibilities.

EDUCATION

Educational requirements – Master's degree.

Professional requirements – Licensed in the state of Vermont within 90 days of hire as a teacher with specialized training in working with students who are deaf or hard of hearing (Special Education, TOD endorsement or provisional endorsement).

EXPERIENCE

Three years' experience preferred.

WHY UVM HEALTH NETWORK (UVMHN)?

As a team, The University of Vermont Health Network improves the lives of our patients by delivering outstanding care cost‑effectively, as close to patients' homes as possible. Working together to better serve our communities makes us stronger, focused on collaboration instead of competition.

BENEFITS

At UVM Health Network, we support our employees as passionately as we care for our patients. We offer a comprehensive, total compensation package that includes salary, health and wellness benefits, paid time off, and more.

The benefits information can be viewed at: https://www.uvmhealth.org/medcenter/health-careers/benefits

LEARN MORE

• What is it like working here? https://www.uvmhealthnetworkcareers.org/diversity-equity-inclusion.html
• Learn about our program: https://www.uvmhealth.org/medcenter/wellness-resources/screenings/early-hearing-detection-and-intervention/deaf-hard-hearing-and-deafblind-educational-services-program
• Find more information about the University of Vermont Health Network here: https://www.uvmhealth.org/about-uvm-health-network